Malaysia’s content creators battle AI abuse as deepfakes, scam ads spread online
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Malaysian content creators are facing harm from AI-generated deepfakes, scam ads, and stolen likenesses, with experts calling for stronger legal protections. The issue was highlighted at a conference in Kuala Lumpur, where cases of AI misuse were discussed.
Malaysian content creators are being harmed by AI-generated deepfakes, scam ads, and stolen likenesses. Experts warned of this issue at the Freedom Film Network's conference in Kuala Lumpur. A lawyer, Melissa Lim Shi Hui, cited cases of a cosplayer whose photos were altered into fake nudes and a food entrepreneur whose video style and voice were cloned for a fake ad. The victims faced online abuse and stigma after coming forward. Lim argued that AI has intensified existing problems and that creators are vulnerable due to their online presence. Experts are calling for stronger legal protections for artists.
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